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The article presents an interview with poet and writer Priscilla Long. She discussed what is the catalyst for writing this book and elaborated good point about the importance of courage in the creative process. She described advice for writers wanting to find a writing community. She discussed about the book she is writing these days.

The article presents perspective of horror writers including L. Marrie Wood, Kevin J. Wetmore and Dani Dixon, regarding psychological horror writing. Topics discussed include emotional connection between characters and readers, importance of research in horror writing and advice for emerging horror writers to write horror fiction.

The article focuses on ways for writers to blend their personal narrative with research, interviews and investigation for their memoir. Topics discussed include the importance of research to memoir according to author and professor Susan Shapiro, the use of author and journalist Amy Ettinger's expertise in journalism in developing the structure of her memoir, and the need for writers to learn about the art of constructing real life for readers.

The article focuses on author Monica Gomez-Hira and her novel Once Upon a Quinceañera, she said humor is a great affirmation and a good reminder of the fact that are more than the bad things that have happened to anyone trauma. It mentions just six minutes of reading for pleasure can reduce a person's anxiety by two-thirds.

The article presents the author's views on the technological innovations, including audio fiction, cine poetry, and multimedia narrative, embraced by online journals. He shares his experience of writing the "Literary Spotlight" column almost two decades ago when most literary journals were print publications showcasing traditional poetry and prose along with visual art.

The author focuses on #BookTok which serves hashtag enabling authors to promote work to readers on platform and helps in boosting book sales for writers. Topics discussed include experiences and suggestions on launching one's own channel on videosharing platform TikTok, account in book promotion in mind on Tiktok made by author Caseen Gaines and use of hashtags on the platform.

The article discusses ways to cultivate a new writing practice or reactivate a stalled routine in 2022. They include relaxing the mind and body, setting an intention, and finding the best writing environment. Also mentioned are determining a reward, co-working in a group of other writers remotely or in person, and creating accountability.

The article focuses on traditional publishing as several authors receive an in-house publicist tasked with generating pre-publication book reviews, media appearances, social media campaigns, and other forms of outreach. Topics include reports that every self-published author knows, family members and colleagues can be beneficial in letting readers know about a new title.

The article discusses how writers can reach their readers through newsletters. It cites as example the digital newsletter "The Practicing Writer" launched by novelist and poet Erika Dreifus in 2004. Also cited are the possible contents of newsletters like digital resources, guest posts, short essays and feature interviews, as well as some other newsletters like Craft Talk" by novelist Jami Attenberg.

The article focuses on how writers discovered inspiration and opportunity when they were stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include digital handbook titled "COVID-19: The Reason Why the Earth Stood Still in 2020" by Syed Rizvi contains medical education, donations to the project "Human Touch," by author Mitch Albom to support pandemic relief efforts, and creation of media website "Culture Slate" focused on pop culture.

The article discusses several authors including Jamie Passaro, Tony Burks, and Brigitte Ganger, who share their views on storytelling. Topics discussed include a meaningful obituary that can be crafted through storytelling, Ganger who lost both her parents, and people who suffer from mental illness and addiction.

The article highlights novelist, Alexandra Diaz, who belongs to a family of Cuban refugees in the U.S. Topics include that she writes on immigration theme and express emotions her own personal experiences; that she has attended workshops and classes to improve her writing skills; and that she suggests writers to read and research on topics.

The article presents the difficulties in having conferences online during Covid-19 pandemic. Topics include events concerning remote morning yoga sessions, social hours, films, and literary salons; providing various ways for accessing materials along with a great deal of variety in presentations; and biggest advantages of remote conferences is accessibility for physical, emotional, and financial barriers in attending the live events.

The article presents the views of author Tony Byers on his book The Multiplier Effect of Inclusion: How Diversity and Inclusion Advances Innovation and Drives Growth; and help people to incorporate more diversity and inclusion into the workplace. It mentions that hybrid publishers ask authors to subsidize production costs in exchange for royalties on book sales.

The article views of authors on Twitter usage and also offers tips, strategies, and best practices to readers and writers. Topics include that professional writers used it to find community and an audience; inclusion of various topics and interaction with other users related to topics; and finding and joining of pages which are related to topic.

The article focuses on literary success of several authors who debut after 50. It includes information on "My Chinese-America" book by Allen Gee after he gained a lot of experiences stored up and thinking about the world for a long time; information on novel "Winter Counts" by David Heska Wanbli Weiden, focused on thriller about a Native American reservation enforcer committed to finding and prosecuting a drug dealer; and suggestion to avoid intimidated by the youth of award-winning writers.

The article offers information on the Reverend Harry Louis Williams II, author of "When the Struggle is Real: O.G. Rev's Hip Hop Prayers & Meditations". It further discusses role of Hip hop as the spiritual expression of the African-American people; connecting with people through poetry and prose; and the Civil Rights Movement and the activities of the Black Panther Party, to address police brutality against African Americans.

The article offers suggestions on how to succeed at a writing conference. It mentions experience of several authors and essayists for the issue including Oregon author and essayist, Tom Titus on getting out into the world and interacting with people as beneficial to his writing career; and Chicago writer and accessibility specialist, Courtney Craven on attending numerous gaming events, and finding themselves overwhelmed at their first writing conference.

The article discusses about preserving deleted pages and paragraphs from his work or unpublished written material by an author . Topics include the cutting of several sections by author Amy Oestreicher in her memoir mentioning that one of cut sections got published, comments by author Rebecca Johns Trissler on the need of shorter writing pieces to have finality, and browsing through magazines to identify whether one's cut piece could be useful for an editor.

The article acknowledges authors who put hard work and efforts into the organization of their book tours and book-signing events. Jené Luciani, author of "The Bra Book," held a book-signing event at the Salvation Army in Schenectady, New York. Oregon author J.C. Geiger drove his car miles for every presale of his fiction book "Wildman" and for every donation to the American Library Association. Australian author Amba Brown visited schools for the promotion of her book "Finding Your Path."

The article offers tips related to the fine art of selling and tabling of books at literary festivals and shares tools for tabling including an exhibiting book-stand, sticky notes for customers to print their names and, business cards. Topics discussed include table placement with bookmarks and engaging with attendees, positive and outgoing attitude, and creating an attractive presentation that engages customers in conversation.

The article discusses about a woman who decides to commit suicide on Halloween, as well as J Saler Drees' piece "Which is Better," about an aunt living first in Panama and then in Kansas, while navigating hospitalization for mental illness.

The article discusses a wealth of professional options for members, including an in-person conference, hosted press trips, a digital magazine, and virtual cooking demonstrations and wine tastings.

The article offers a review of the horror and dark fantasy periodical "Nightmare."

The article focuses on perspective of John Palisano, author and president of the nonprofit Horror Writers Association (HWA), regarding the role of the association to make horror a empowering genre. He presents the views on HWA's efforts to expand programming and opportunities for new writers in the horror writing space.

The article offers information on looking for new stories, personal essays and articles from people with disabilities by magazines. Topics discussed include first essay of freelance writer and blogger Melissa Blake about having a disability with Freeman- Sheldon syndrome; publishing articles, personal essays, and blog posts from people suffering from Down syndrome, autism and traumatic brain injury; and exploring disability from a more metaphorical angle.

The article focuses on the rising trend of climate fiction books. Topics discussed include efforts taken by the authors in dealing with climate change and global warming through their writings; book "Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City" by Ashley Shelby on the same; and novel "Kinship of Clover" by Ellen Meeropol.

In thsi article the author discusses the need for writers to train themselves to treat after completing the rough draft of a manuscript or clearing hurdle of submitting a piece for potential publication. Freelance writer and novelist Sarah Howery Hart teaches techniques to help writers become more productive and efficient by assessing their progress periodically.

The article offers information on older students who seek graduate degrees in creative writing through the master of arts (MA) and master of fine arts (MFA) programs in the U.S. Topics discussed include the benefits offered by the low-residency model to students, the opportunity to finish master's degree, and the mid-career changes of adults.

The article provides information on the National Association of Memoir Writers, founded by memoirist Linda Joy Myers in 2008. The services being provided by the organization include teleseminars, online workshops on therapeutic writing and a virtual book club. Topics discussed include the issues being discussed in the organization's Facebook page, the benefits it offer to its members, and ways for writers to join the organization.

The article reviews the online periodical "The Keepthings," launched by editor Deborah Way, which focuses stories about objects.

The article reviews the periodical "Solarpunk Magazine," which features short stories, poetry, nonfiction and art.

The article reviews the 2020 issue of the periodical "FIYAH."

The article discusses fiction conventions from May to October 2022 across the world. Topics discussed include World Fantasy Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana concerning achievements in fantasy fiction, focuses on belief of author L. Marie Wood, concerning attending conventions to help fiction writers and Worldcon in Chicago concerning award for speculative fiction writing.

The article reviews the daily literary humor website Points in Case located at pointsincase.com.

The article focuses on the Nonfiction Authors Association (NFAA) which was established in 2010 by author and CEO Stephanie Chandler, the organization provides educational resources and community for those who write nonfiction books.

The article discusses the do-it-yourself Master of Fine Arts degree, a program consisting of virtual experience to assist writers in achieving their literary goals. It helps the writers who lack the time and tuition dollars to enroll in such a program or prefer to design a self-paced course of study without the pressure of working toward an official academic degree.

The article offers information on "Chestnut Review," an online and print literary magazine featuring poetry, short fiction, art, photography, and mixed media worldwide.

The article discusses an online event National Poetry Writing Month, which lawyer and poet Maureen Thorson started after she launched the website Na-PoWriMo.net. It provides a gathering place for committed poets to write 30 poems in 30 days. The participation involves visiting Thorson's website every day in April for prompts and submitting the blog or social media page for inclusion on the site.

The article discusses the website for the 10-year-old journal "Atticus Review," in which one can read fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction by contributors worldwide. It includes short essays and letters written by the editors. It has blog posts about the journal and hybrid pieces ranging from short video essays and poems to works that combine literature and visual art.

The article offers information on several bookstores owners who write poetry, fiction, and nonfiction themselves including Carol Hoenig, Steve Mitchell, and Billie Swift. Topics discussed include work of freelance editor Chuck Beard, importance of creating a relationship with a booksellers; and role of networking with community members for the growth of business.

An interview is presented for several authors and publishers including Donna Talarico, founder of Hippocampus Magazine; Leesa Cross-Smith, editor of WhiskeyPaper; and Randolph Pfaff, editor of apt. Topics discussed include challenges faced by Donna while running magazine and writing conferences with her husband; Leesa' views on starting a literary magazine and chapbook press; and views of Randolph on challenges for editing a literary magazine and press.

The article offers suggestions for authors regarding several factors that should be considered before publishing a book. Topics discussed include views of essayist Ana Maria Spagna on the essays in a collection, reading a lot of essays, and views of author Kristen Radtke on nonfiction collections and the humorous collection.

The article offers information on five publicists with topics including their preferences with regard to book genres, their success stories and advice for authors. Publicists include Marsha Friedman of public relations (PR) firm EMSI PR, Barbara Teszler of firm Teszler PR and Lynda O'Connor of firm O'Connor Communications Inc. Information regarding book campaigns organized by these publicists has been provided.

The article offers information on several conferences and retreats cater to find a community that understands the challenges inherent in belonging to, and writing in, a particular culture. Topics discussed include Lambda Literary sponsored retreat for LGBT writers, Comadres and Compadres Writers Conference helping Latino writers and National Black Writers Conference for appreciating African-American writers.

The article offers information on the non-profit organization We Need Diverse Books (WNDB). Topics discussed include professor Rudine Sims' comments that children will miscalculate themselves when they are not portrayed properly in the book, WNDB converting interns into editors by providing them proper training to improve vocabulary, and WNDB awarding cash awards for the winners of Walter Grant and one of the award recipient A.C. Thomas received good deal for the novel "The Hate U Give."

The article discusses the views of editors and bring forth what they look for, about their publishing, and what authors are supposed to know about the industry in the U.S. Topics include views of the author's like Tara Singh Carlson from G . P. Putnam's Sons at Penguin Group U.S., Ibrahim Ahmad from Akashic Books and Marcela Landres from Freelance Book Editor on women's fiction, Caribbean and the African diaspora, and editing novels and memoir.

The article focuses on views of several literary agents including Malaga Baldi, Jennifer Unter and Jim McCarthy regarding the U.S. publishing industry. Topics discussed include views of Baldi regarding the writer's profession, views of Unter regarding changes in the children's literature and views of McCarthy on impact of We Need Diverse Books organization on publishing.